The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that prospective corps members seeking mobilisation for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ service year must obtain clearance from the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD), warning that failure to do so will prevent them from participating in the mandatory national service programme. The latest directive reinforces the Federal … Read more
The South-West leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has thrown its full weight behind the Party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, dismissing calls for his removal as unfounded while reaffirming that the Party remains united under its recognised zonal leadership. The declaration follows the emergence of a petition seeking Aregbesola’s removal from office, a move … Read more
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Adewale Adebayo, has insisted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has no constitutional responsibility to verify the credentials of candidates submitted by political parties, saying its duty is limited to publishing their names and particulars. Speaking during an interview, Adebayo said the electoral … Read more
The Presidency has firmly rejected claims by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar that the Federal Government generated an unaccounted oil windfall of about ₦7.98 trillion under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, insisting that the allegation lacks factual basis and challenging the presidential candidate to provide credible evidence. The latest exchange is the newest chapter in the … Read more
Dangote Industries Limited has signed a landmark $800 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Sinoma International Engineering Co. Ltd. to expand the Itori Cement Plant in Ogun State, a project that will double the facility’s annual production capacity from six million metric tonnes to 12 million metric tonnes. The expansion is expected to strengthen … Read more
NATIONAL Ooni of Ife Welcomes Baby Girl, Months After Arrival of Twin Princes August 2, 2026 • 3 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has announced the birth of a baby girl, bringing fresh celebrations to the royal household just months after welcoming twin … Read more
Four residents abducted by suspected kidnappers in Oke-Ere community, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, have regained their freedom after a joint rescue operation involving local vigilantes and personnel of the Nigerian Army. The successful operation, carried out on Sunday, also led to the killing of three suspected bandits, while a member of … Read more
NATIONAL Female Motorist Dies After Toyota Sienna Crashes Into Building In Lagos August 2, 2026 • 3 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team A tragic road accident has claimed the life of a female motorist after her vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a roadside building at Mongoro, inward Ile-Zik, … Read more
A Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has called on Nigerians to reject President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2027 general election, accusing his administration of failing to tackle the country’s worsening economic and security challenges. The group said millions of Nigerians are battling soaring living costs, insecurity and poverty despite repeated assurances from the … Read more
Fear and uncertainty have gripped residents of Affa community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State following reports circulating on social media that armed men stormed a Catholic church during a Sunday service and abducted two people. As of the time of filing this report, the claims had not been officially verified by security … Read more